GBV NURSE

JOB SUMMARY

Position Title GBV Nurse
Location Nairobi

JOB SUMMARY
The GBV Nurse will provide medical care, support, and advocacy for survivors of gender-based
violence by assessing injuries, providing treatment, offering psychosocial support, documenting
evidence, collaborating with other professionals, and promoting awareness and prevention.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Take the vital signs of all patients
  • Provide medical support of patient for medical or Clinical officers.
  • Attend to survivors of violence, including examination, sending for required investigations and
    filling of post rape care form and p3 forms.
  • Attend to emergencies: resuscitate or stabilize before sending for admission.
  • Perform general Nursing duties, e.g. wound cleaning and dressing, stitching, injection
    administration, sterilization and cleaning of instruments, preparation of biohazards and sharps
    for disposal.
  • Ensure adherence to and assist patients through the correct sequence of events when being
    attended to at the Clinic as per flow-chart.
  • Maintain and update patient records as required.
  • Complete data entry on all relevant forms, Kenya EMR and registers.
  • Ensure that there is a GBV kit and it’s well stocked.
  • Help in counseling when necessary.
  • Ensure that confidentiality of patient’s information is maintained at all times.
  • Attend GBV programme meetings as requested by the Supervisor.
  • Put on your identification cards at all times and wear uniform as approved by the Nursing
    Council.
  • Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all members of staff.
  • Act responsibly and in a professional manner at all times.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
    Requirements:
    ➢ Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing [KRCHN or KRN]
    ➢ Registration from the Nursing Council of Kenya
    ➢ SGBV training is an added advantage.
    ➢ At least 3 years’ experience.
    ➢ Experience in attending to survivors of violence.
    ➢ Experience and knowledge of SGBV laws in Kenya.
    ➢ Experience and knowledge of Kenyan court proceedings and ever testified as a expert will be an
    added advantage.
  • If you meet the minimum requirements, submit your application & CV through email to
  • jobs@coptichospitals.org on or before 16th February 2024
  • Coptic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, promotes gender equality, and DOES
  • NOT CHARGE any fees from applicants at any stage of recruitment nor has it engaged a
  • third party to facilitate this hire.
  • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and only shortlisted candidates will be
  • contacted.
Job Category: GBV NURSE NURSE nursing
Job Type: GBV NURSE
Job Location: Nairobi

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